Nina Zegarra
About Nina Zegarra
Nina Zegarra is an Associate at Linklaters, with a background in law and neuroscience. She has held various roles at American University Washington College of Law and other organizations, contributing to legal education and advocacy.
Work at Linklaters
Nina Zegarra currently holds the position of Associate at Linklaters, a role she has been in since 2022. In this capacity, she engages in various legal practices and contributes to the firm's projects. Linklaters is known for its expertise in corporate law, financial services, and litigation, providing a platform for Zegarra to apply her legal education and experience.
Education and Expertise
Nina Zegarra earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from American University Washington College of Law, completing her studies from 2019 to 2022. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Her educational background equips her with a unique perspective in the legal field, combining insights from neuroscience with legal principles.
Background
Nina Zegarra has a diverse background in legal education and practical experience. She worked at American University Washington College of Law in various roles, including Teaching Fellow for the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, Student Attorney at the Civil Advocacy Clinic, and Research Assistant. Additionally, she completed internships at the U.S. District Court and Infinera, gaining valuable insights into the legal profession.
Previous Positions
Before joining Linklaters, Nina Zegarra held multiple positions that contributed to her legal expertise. She served as Note & Comment Editor for the American University Law Review from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she interned at the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights in Berlin and worked as a Teaching Assistant and Teaching Fellow at American University Washington College of Law. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in legal research, writing, and advocacy.